2001 Mazda MX-5 1.8 Classic

Overview

• Make: Mazda
• Model: MX-5
• Trim: Classic
• Version: 1.8 Classic Manual RWD Euro 3 2dr (146 bhp)
• Year: 2001
• Mileage: 32,347 miles
• Fuel: Petrol
• Body: Convertible, 2 doors, 2 seats
• Engine: 1.8 litres, 146 bhp
• Gearbox: Manual
• Drive: Rear-wheel drive
• Colour: Red
• CO2: 210 g/km
• Emissions standard: Euro 3

About this car

This 2001 Mazda MX-5 Classic has covered 32,347 miles. Its asking price of £5,990 is £1,176 below the AskCar estimate of £7,166. The AskCar estimate uses 629 UK dealer adverts for the Mazda MX-5, with adjustments for age, mileage, trim, engine and other specifications. We first saw this car advertised 100 days ago. Its asking price has since fallen by £1,500. The latest recorded MOT expiry date is 23 August 2026, which has passed. Confirm its status with the dealer. According to the government's MOT record, its advertised mileage is consistent with the latest test. It is advertised by James Baker Cars in Kidderminster. How to contact the dealer and its opening hours are on this AskCar page.

Stock data as of 2 November 2026.

How we estimate prices and check cars

Price

Good value: £1,176 (16%) under the AskCar estimate of £7,166.

The AskCar estimate is our expected asking price for this car. It uses UK dealer asking prices, accounting for make, model, trim, version, age, mileage, fuel, gearbox, body type, driven wheels, engine size and power. It is an advertised price, not a confirmed sale price.

It draws on 629 priced Mazda MX-5 adverts across different ages and specifications, as of 2 November 2026.

Time on sale

This 2001 Mazda MX-5 has been on sale for at least 100 days.

Price history

AskCar first saw this advert on 25 July 2026 at £7,490. Its asking price is now £5,990, £1,500 less. The latest price cut was seen on 29 October 2026.

Price changes recorded:

• 25 July 2026: £7,490
• 8 August 2026: £6,990
• 17 September 2026: £6,490
• 29 October 2026: £5,990

Mileage and MOT

MOT, from the government's MOT records (DVSA, the Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency), as of 2 November 2026: the latest record we hold ran out on 23 August 2026; ask the dealer for the current MOT.

It has had 23 MOTs. The latest, on 5 August 2025, passed.

Advisories at the latest test: front sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened; rear sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened; front brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all; and 3 more.

Mileage at that test: 32,305 miles, which matches the advertised 32,347 miles.